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JME 272W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,230 mi
Last recorded51,230 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJME 272W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 51,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 51,138 miles

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Sep 2016 51,140 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 51,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,089 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 50,911 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,701 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,380 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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JME 272W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JME 272W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JME 272W registered?

JME 272W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 August 1980.

Is JME 272W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JME 272W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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